A Paralympian’s tale of discrimination, pain and rewardBorn in Albania, Dedaj moved to Italy on a boat as she kept losing her sight. Now, she is a shining star in Rio.
Kosovo’s Olympic dream taking shapeThe IOC recognised Kosovo as an independent state and has allowed athletes to represent it at Rio 2016.
The heavy weights on a champion’s lifeAlbanian weightlifter Begaj won gold at World C’ships but her story tells a tale of struggle.